Grêmio FBPA vs Santos FC, 2018
Overview
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Grêmio FBPA vs Santos FC — Serie A .
- Grêmio FBPA 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
- Santos FC 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Pericles Bassols Pegado Cortez
- Referee Cleberson do Nascimento Leite
- Referee Marcelino Castro de Nazare
- Referee Ricardo Bezerra Chianca
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May | Santos FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 28 Apr | Botafogo FR | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Apr | CA Paranaense | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Apr | CA Paranaense | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Apr | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Apr | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Grêmio FBPA | Santos FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #15 |
| 21 | Points | 21 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 5 / 6 / 7 | W / D / L | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| 20 | Scored | 26 |
| 23 | Conceded | 29 |
| -3 | GD | -3 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 28% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
62%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
39%
Clean Sheets
Grêmio FBPA this season
Grêmio FBPA this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
Grêmio FBPA are 16th (21 pts). Santos FC are 15th (21 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Grêmio FBPA
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Santos FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Grêmio FBPA
| Carlos Vinicius | 9 G |
Santos FC
| Gabriel Barbosa | 7 G | 2 A |
| Neymar | 4 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Barreal | 3 G | |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Grêmio FBPA and Santos FC get this one started.
- 5' Grêmio FBPA currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' Grêmio FBPA are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Santos FC backline.
- 20' Grêmio FBPA seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 30' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 35' Grêmio FBPA are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Santos FC's shape.
- 40' Luan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Grêmio FBPA tonight.
- 45' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Renato Gaucho will be considering his options from the bench.
- 50' The travelling Santos FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 55' The energy levels are beginning to show. Renato Gaucho might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 60' Supporters expect more eagerness from Bruno Cortez, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 65' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 70' It is a cagey affair so far. Grêmio FBPA in their trying to find a way past Santos FC's compact .
- 75' Vanderlei has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 80' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 85' Both keepers have barely been tested. Grêmio FBPA and Santos FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 90' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Grêmio FBPA 5-1 Santos FC.
Lineups
Grêmio FBPA Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 12
- 2
- 7
- 17
- 8
- 11
- 90
- 29
Bench
- 25
- 24
- 26
- 22
- 21
- 5
- 10
- 23
- 9
- 27
- 18
- 13
Coach
Renato Gaucho
Santos FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 1
- 28
- 16
- 38
-
19
Leo Cittadini ↓ Jonathan Copete 57'
- 3
- 5
- 43
- 27
-
10
Gabriel Barbosa ↓ Arthur Gomes 73'
Bench
-
7
Vitor ↑ 81'
- 12
- 6
- 4
- 2
- 35
- 21
- 25
-
36
Jonathan Copete ↑ 57'
-
23
Arthur Gomes ↑ 73'
- 29
- 22
Coach
Jair Ventura
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Diego Souza | 4 |
| Everton | 3 |
| Marinho | 3 |
| Maicon | 2 |
| Pepe | 2 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 2 |
| Maicon | 2 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 2 |
Head to Head
Grêmio FBPA Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.62
Grêmio FBPA xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Santos FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 69% + Grêmio FBPA to win 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Grêmio FBPA win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Grêmio FBPA or Draw
85%
Draw or Santos FC
34%
Grêmio FBPA or Santos FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Grêmio FBPA win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–1 not predicted5 – 1Actual
2 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 1
7.8%
3 – 1
7.7%
3 – 0
7.7%
1 – 0
6.7%
4 – 1
5.1%
4 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 2
3.9%
0 – 0
3.9%
1 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Grêmio FBPA
| Handicap | Grêmio FBPA covers | Push | Santos FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -2 | 29% | 20% | 51% |
| -1.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| -1 | 49% | 21% | 30% |
| -0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Grêmio FBPA keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

